The bill amends Chapter 31-3 of the General Laws regarding the registration of vehicles by introducing a new section, 31-3-131, that establishes a commemorative motor vehicle registration plate honoring Governor Roger Williams, the first governor of what became the State of Rhode Island. The new plate will bear the designation "Governor Roger Williams," a design provided by the division of motor vehicles, and the state seal. It must be displayed with the same registration number assigned to the vehicle and will replace the original registration plates, which must be removed. The registration certificate for the commemorative plate must be carried in the vehicle.

To obtain the Governor Roger Williams plate, applicants must complete forms provided by the division and pay an additional fee on top of the regular motor vehicle registration fee. This includes a service charge of $25 and a transfer charge of $5. Of the fees collected, $15 will be deposited to the division of motor vehicles for its costs in manufacturing and distributing the plates, while the remainder will be deposited into the general fund. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.